Astronomy Without A Telescope – Situation Cloudy
[/caption] Most people agree that the Magellanic Clouds are in orbit around the Milky Way. What's not clear is whether…
Observing Alert: Z Canis Major In Outburst
[/caption] Heads up, weekend warriors! With very little Moon to contend with, it would be a great time to observe…
A Brief History of Observing the Sun
A little history of sun-watching and science from our friends at the Solar Dynamics Observatory.
Small Asteroid Just Buzzed Earth
If you felt a sudden breeze at about 19:40 GMT (2:40 pm EST), it was probably from a small asteroid…
Kelly remains commander of STS-134 mission (Updated)
[/caption] HOUSTON -- Whether or not Mark Kelly would command the final scheduled flight of the space shuttle Endeavour, STS-134,…
Brand New Look at Apollo 14 Landing Site
[/caption] 40 years ago this week, the Apollo 14 crew landed on the Moon. Here's the latest look at their…
Earth-like Cirrus Clouds Found on Titan
[/caption] It seems Titan is getting more Earth-like all the time. There are lakes, rainfall (never mind that any liquids…
Videos: Two Different Satellite Views of the Big Snowstorm of 2011
To speak in the vernacular of the peasantry, this storm was a whopper. Heavy snow, ice, freezing rain, and frigid…
Checkmate… Capturing the “Steed of Dust”
[/caption] Is there any place in the night sky which stimulates our imaginations more than the famous Horsehead? This area…
Where In The Universe #135
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Name where in the Universe this image was taken…